Events
Welcome to ECHN’s Events Page!
Throughout the year, ECHN offers a wide variety of educational programs designed to educate and support all individuals within our community. Please explore our diverse offerings including childbirth and parent education courses, diabetes education, nutrition and wellness classes, free seasonal health education programs, and more.
Join us as we aim to create a healthier, more informed community. Together, we are making healthy happen!
April 2025
25
Fri
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The All Weekend Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 4/25/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/26/25 from 9:30 - 3:00 pm. Designed for...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
28
Mon
1:00 PM
Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance in Your Life
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the negative effects of stress and ways to find balance in your life. Stress is a natural human reaction that happens...
Cost Free
Free
30
Wed
6:00 PM
Newborn Massage For the Pregnant Couple (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Learn about the many benefits of newborn massage as well as infant cues, newborn behavioral states, reflexes and massage techniques you can use with your baby as soon as they...
Cost $35.00
$35.00
May 2025
02
Fri
6:00 PM
Breastfeeding for the Pregnant Couple
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage, ways to prevent common problems, handling the first few weeks at home and more....
Cost $35.00
$35.00
03
Sat
9:30 AM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Saturday May 3 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch break from 12:00 - 12:30) For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering,...
Cost $50.00
$50.00
06
Tue
7:00 PM
Childbirth Refresher – Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. Perfect for VBAC couples too! The class gives...
Cost $35.00
$35.00
07
Wed
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Virtual Series
Virtual Via Zoom
Class runs every Wednesday virtually via Zoom from May 7 - June 11 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
10
Sat
10:00 AM
Just for You! Sibling Class & Tour
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
A one hour program for children ages 2 - 10 whose parents are expecting another baby. This class helps older children understand their roles as big brothers and big sisters...
Cost $15.00
$15.00
13
Tue
12:00 PM
Lunch and Learn: Integrative Medicine in Oncology
John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center, Conference Room A
100 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Join us at our Lunch and Learn for Cancer Survivors and their caregivers. This Lunch and Learn topic will be presented by Dr. Lauren Young, ND. Dr. Lauren Young, Naturopathic Physician,...
Cost Free
Free
13
Tue
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class runs every Tuesday from May 13 - June 17, 2025 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks....
Cost $175.00
$175.00
15
Thu
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – 1 Person (In-Person)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed...
Cost $20.00
$20.00
15
Thu
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – Couple (In-Person)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed...